The giant ship is leaning against the rocky mountain. Each of the nine masts on the ship is six to seven feet long and five to six feet thick. It is difficult for a person to hold it with his arms. The masts are pointing diagonally toward the sky, which is quite spectacular. Although there are no sails hung on the giant ship,
The red paint on the outside of the hull is as new as new, and there is a dragon carving on the bow with the word "treasure" engraved on it.
The word "treasure" alone is as tall as a person, coated with gold paint, and sparkling in the sunlight.
Everyone suddenly saw such a huge ship, and they were all astonished by its majesty. They all guessed in their hearts the origin of this ship and how it came to be placed on land, but for a while no one came up with it.
Voice.
Song Sichen, who seemed to have expected this situation, opened his mouth and introduced: "Do you know about Zheng Sanbao's voyage to the West during the Yongle period? The wreckage of this huge ship is the 'Sanbao Eunuch' ocean-going fleet."
China’s flagship.”
Hua Bushi said: "It turns out that this is the legendary 'treasure ship'. It's really breathtaking!"
Zheng He, the "Sanbao Eunuch", made seven voyages to the Western Ocean, which was a feat of ocean navigation by the Chinese Empire and was also well-known in the Ming Dynasty. According to legend, the "Zheng He Fleet" consisted of more than 200 ships of various types, among which the largest flagship was called
As a "treasure ship", it means "a ship that transports treasures". In addition to treasure ships, Zheng He's fleet also had horse ships, grain ships, seat ships, war ships and other ships. It was really a fleet that traveled across the ocean.
The Invincible Fleet.
It's just that Zheng He's voyages to the West were two hundred years ago. By now, those ships have long since decayed and no longer exist, and the navy of the Ming Dynasty has long lost its courage.
Cao Muyun asked: "We are really lucky to be able to see this ship, but we don't know why this treasure ship is here?"
Song Sichen said: "Our sect has always lived on the South China Sea and is good at ocean navigation. This treasure ship is something that the sect owner spent a lot of effort to obtain. He placed it here and painted and maintained it regularly so that it can be as good as it is now.
It is as complete as new. Legend has it that Zheng He's fleet had hundreds of ships, and this is probably the only treasure ship that is still preserved in the world."
Cao Muyun said "Oh" and looked at Hua Bushi, but saw that the young master also had a solemn look on his face.
It is of course not easy to get this treasure ship, and this ship is so huge, weighing at least a thousand tons, that it can transport such a large ship from the sea to the land and place it outside the "Wanyi Manor"
, which is even more of a huge undertaking.
From this incident alone, it can be seen that the ability of "Wanyi Sect" is extraordinary. Cao Muyun and Hua Bushi are both wise and resourceful people, and they immediately had such inferences in their hearts.
But I heard Song Sichen say: "Please follow me into the village to meet the leader of our sect, Lu!"
Everyone arrived in front of the village. Chu Yiyi and Hai Hongzhu got off the sedan, and a group of more than 20 people followed Song Sichen to the bluestone gate.
The "Wanyi Sect" disciples who were guarding in front of the door, seeing Song Sichen leading the crowd, immediately stepped aside and each bowed to salute, appearing to be quite respectful and courteous.
After entering the door and walking straight ten feet, there was a high pavilion in front of them, with the word "Haifeng" written on the pavilion. Entering the sea breeze pavilion, everyone immediately saw the owner of the island, who was also the Lumen mentioned by Song Sichen.
host.
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Considered tall.
However, the leader of the Lu clan is completely different. He has a face as beautiful as jade, smooth and white skin, sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes, a straight nose, three long beards floating on his chest, and a loose green cloth Confucian shirt.
Concealing his magnificent figure.
Judging from his appearance, he is about forty years old. Except for being a few years older, the appearance and demeanor of this Lu clan leader is hardly inferior to that of Cao Muyun. And everyone wants to see more of such a handsome man.
Just take a few glances and it will leave a good impression immediately.
When everyone entered the Haifeng Pavilion, Island Master Lu had already stood up in front of the main seat in the middle of the pavilion to greet them, clasped his fists in salute, and said loudly: "I am Lu Qiuhong, the master of this island. I apologize for my poor hospitality to all of you.
crime!"
When he cupped his fists, he could see a valuable pearl ring on the finger exposed between the sleeves of his Confucian robe.
Everyone who entered the door returned the courtesy one after another, even saying they didn't dare.
Lu Qiuhong pointed to the three people on the side and said: "These three seniors are worshiped by our sect and are known as the 'Three Spiritual Turtle Immortals'. This 'Wanyi Conference' will be hosted by the four of us."
The so-called "consecration" can be found in many Jianghu sects. To put it bluntly, they are the masters recruited by these sects with huge sums of money. The masters recruited by ordinary people cannot become "consecration". If a person is established as a "consecration"
"To worship" has a transcendent status in the sect and is not under the head of the sect. Therefore, the sect will only do this to people with extremely high martial arts skills or status.
The "Three Spiritual Turtle Immortals" mentioned by Lu Qiuhong were three old men with white beards and hair. They had been sitting on the chairs next to them before, and they stood up now.
Everyone greeted him politely again and paid homage to him for a long time.
These three old men all had rosy faces and wore cloth robes, and they looked like extraordinary men. Lu Qiuhong introduced them one by one. One of them was seven feet tall and his name was Gui Wuwang. The other was only four feet tall and his name was Gui Wuya.
One person is of moderate height, but has a big belly and a swollen figure. His name is Gui Wuhui. These three people have similar names, but they are different in height, short, fat and thin. I don’t know if they are really full brothers.
Everyone calls it "Jiu Yang", but in fact, the name "Linggui Sanxian" has no reputation in the world. Even Chu Yiyi, who knows countless people and can be called a "know-it-all", doesn't know about it, and it is even less likely that others have heard of it.
When Lu Qiuhong introduced them, the three elders only clasped their fists and made gestures. Their expressions were very arrogant and seemed lukewarm.
After greeting each other, Lu Qiuhong said: "It must be very hard for you to have traveled across the ocean. Our disciples have arranged accommodation for you. Please rest in the back garden of our village for the time being."
Cao Muyun said: "Thank you very much, Lord Lu, but I don't know when the 'Wanyi Conference' will be held, so we can make some preparations."
Lu Qiuhong said: "The 'White Oriole' you are riding on has arrived at the island, and all the sailboats sent by our sect to welcome the distinguished guests have returned. Tonight, everyone will have a rest on the island. The 'Wanyi Conference' will officially start at noon tomorrow as scheduled.
At this time, Mr. Lu will send his disciples to lead all distinguished guests to the meeting."
Nangong Qi, the third master of the Nangong family, said: "So, people from various sects in the Central Plains who came to participate in the 'Wanyi Conference' have now arrived in Guizhou?"
Lu Qiuhong said: "Yes, they have all arrived and are now living in our manor."
Nangong Qi said: "That's great. Before attending the conference, I would like to visit friends from several sects. Is it convenient?"
Lu Qiuhong said: "All the distinguished guests who come to this island are now living in various courtyards in the back garden of our village. If Mr. Nangong wants to pay a visit, you can ask Manager Song to take you there. But are those distinguished guests willing to meet Mr. Nangong?"
It’s up to them to see it.”
Nangong Qi said: "Of course. Our head has friendship with the seniors of these sects, so they will naturally be willing to meet each other."
Lu Qiuhong nodded and said, "That's good."
He paused and then said: "There is another thing. Lu needs to remind everyone that after staying in this village, if you have any needs, you can inform our disciples and they will be satisfied. But on this island
There are many snakes and insects, and most of them are highly poisonous. Our sect has also installed some hunting agencies in the mountains and forests. Therefore, if it is not necessary, it is best for our distinguished guests not to leave the village at will. Otherwise, if you are accidentally injured and poisoned, it will be difficult to treat.
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Among all Jianghu sects, there are many secret places that are not allowed to be visited by outsiders. This island is the headquarters of the "Wanyi Sect", so it is not surprising that there are some forbidden and secret places. The master of Lu Island said so.
Although it was suspected of restricting movement, everyone was well aware of this, so no one raised any objections. As for whether the snakes, insects and mechanisms he mentioned were true or false, there was no need to think too much.
After all, everyone is here for the "Wanyi Conference". They just want to successfully complete the deal and get what they need. They don't have much time to explore the secrets of the "Wanyi Sect".
At this time, Hua Bushi's eyes were attracted by a half-foot-tall red coral tree placed on an antique shelf in the corner of the living room.
The decoration accessories of this pavilion are not much different from those of ordinary living rooms of wealthy people. The only difference is that in addition to a few pieces of antique porcelain, there are also many coral seashells on the antique shelves. The coral tree that Hua Bushi saw was
is one of them.
From the moment he entered the living room, the eldest young master was at the end of the crowd. When Lu Qiuhong introduced the "Three Spiritual Turtle Elders", he was casually perfunctory. At this time, everything was done, but he walked to the antique shelf and lowered his head to look at the antiques.
A red coral tree.
It wasn't until Cao Muyun, Nangong Qi and others were about to say goodbye and leave that Hua Bushi suddenly came back to his senses and followed Song Sichen out of the hall with everyone else and walked to his residence in the back garden of the manor.
※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※Wanyi Manor is really not small, with at least a courtyard of more than a hundred square meters.
A group of ten people from the "Evil Dog Sect" were placed in one of the courtyards. Hua Bushi learned from the steward Song Sichen that the dozens of sects who came to participate in the "Wanyi Conference" were all arranged
In various courtyards in this manor.
There are two disciples of "Wanyi Sect" at the entrance of the courtyard. They are not only responsible for guarding, but also can deliver news at any time and serve the distinguished guests living in the courtyard. If the guests want to be discharged from the hospital, they will also accompany them.
Although the courtyard is not big, there is actually no need to go out, because all the needs can be met immediately by just speaking to the "Wanyi Sect" disciples outside the door.
Eating and drinking is no problem. Even if you want to find a woman, there is no problem.
Although Hua Bushi was a little curious about what kind of women could be found in "Wanyimen" on such an ocean island, he did not want to try it, but only ordered some food and wine to be sent.